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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

October 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has confirmed that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead. Angela Constance signed the extradition order last week after a court ruled in August there was no legal […]

Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who faked his death can be extradited

August 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

An American fugitive who faked his own death can be extradited from Scotland to his homeland, a sheriff has ruled. Nicholas Rossi, who claims to be Arthur Knight and a victim of mistaken identity, is […]

Nicholas Rossi: Health of rape suspect unlikely to be ‘barrier’ in extradition to US, psychiatrist tells court

June 29, 2023 World Justice News 0

The health of a rape suspect accused of faking his own death is not likely to be a “barrier” for extradition to the US, a court has heard. American authorities want Nicholas Rossi removed from […]

Javad Marandi: Conservative Party donor’s link to massive money laundering probe

May 16, 2023 World Justice News 0

A top businessman whose foreign companies were part of a global money laundering investigation is a major donor to the Conservative Party. Javad Marandi, who has an OBE for business and philanthropy, can be named […]

Family says murdered Marelle Sturrock was expecting baby boy

May 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

The family of murdered teacher Marelle Sturrock has revealed she was carrying a baby boy when she died. Ms Sturrock was 29 weeks pregnant when she was found dead at her home in Jura Street […]

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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested in connection with SNP funding and finances investigation

April 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP). The former SNP chief executive is in custody and is being […]

Pirate IPTV: Police & Sky Nationwide Crackdown, Four Arrested

March 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit, Police Scotland, and Sky TV, say they have carried out nationwide raids against suspected pirate IPTV suppliers in the UK. Four people have been arrested and police say that […]

Nicholas Rossi: Arrested man is missing US fugitive, court rules

November 11, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man arrested in a Scottish hospital last year is US fugitive Nicholas Rossi, a court has ruled. The man had claimed to have been the victim of mistaken identity, and insisted his name was […]

Peter Tobin: Serial killer dies after falling ill in prison, aged 76

October 8, 2022 World Justice News 0

Serial killer Peter Tobin has died aged 76, sources have told the BBC. Tobin was convicted of raping and murdering Polish student Angelika Kluk, 23, and hiding her body under the floor of a Glasgow […]

David Grier sues for £7m over charge in Rangers fraud case

April 7, 2021 World Justice News 0

A business consultant has told a court that his arrest during the probe into Craig Whyte’s takeover of Rangers was a “career ending moment”. David Grier was arrested in November 2014 but was later acquitted […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]